Albums

303 is intelligent, finely nuanced music full of fresh ideas along with signature Three Cane Whale sounds which really does invite and reward repeated listens. The little shades and dashes of sound throughout inject the whole album with a sense of life and nature.

This is a set of songs, all written by Samantha, that come from the heart and are great observations on life, whether that be hers or others; we can instantly relate to them and know that they reflect how we feel.

As a photographer, Knox’s pictures tend to be of a world without people, the landscape of a still Chicago late at night. Reflecting those same qualities in his music, I Had A Wonderful Time, creates an impressionistic landscape that enthrals and mystifies.

Through the course of nine songs in just over thirty minutes, Kelly Steward Illustrates a world that isn’t always perfect, but during that time the music and her incredible voice leave you transfixed.

A superb debut from the astoundingly multi-talented Lady Maisery trio and the unique, trusty Aldridge-Goldsmith partnership – celebrating “the power, beauty and vitality of song”.

David Weir heads to Liverpool’s iconic 81 Renshaw venue for an evening of country soul from Treetop Flyers and a solo performance by Andy Cabic (aka Vetiver), one that is mellow, measured and quietly affecting.

Having taken a four-year break from her own material, Catherine MacLellan returns with an album containing life-affirming philosophical sentiment, compassion, understanding and wisdom.

In 1971, despondent about the state of America, torn apart by hatred, suffering, and injustice under the divisive policies of Richard Nixon, Marvin Gaye created his greatest work, an album for and about those times. Second Sight is May Erlewine’s  ‘What’s Goin’ On’.

While Chapman’s Pool may at first appear to be a sparse and spartan affair, don’t be fooled, it is a memorable debut which, dynamically, is often sweeping and expansive.  A wonderful EP that you should all seek out.

Autumn Shades Of Gold, the recording debut of Welsh singer-songwriter Osian Rhys, is a thing of grace, elegance and beauty, bringing a welcome warm breath of folk-psych air to the rapidly falling winter temperatures.

Confronting the demons, celebrating her mother but recognising that her troubled father, Allison Moorer has emerged into the light, bringing with her the finest music of her career to date.

Proving yet again why she is considered one of the finest players of her generation, Natalie MacMaster has given us a gift for the cold months ahead.